
About Wave
Wave is an integrated solution designed for small businesses. With our automatic bank connections, information flows into Wave, without manual entry. Users can collaborate with accountants or bookkeepers in real-time.
Teams can use Wave’s invoicing tools to collect money and choose templates that reflect their business, including logos and colors for invoices. Users can send invoices via email and collect credit card payments through payment processing. Wave’s Payroll tools in America and Canada offer direct deposit and employee self-service.
Wave’s personal finance tools assist with budgeting, real time investment tracking, and more.
Key benefits of Wave
Wave helps small business owners.
What you will see is all the tools you need to gain better insights into your personal and business finances, all with one login. Whether it’s invoicing, payroll, or personal investment tracking, the days of multiple logins are in the past. And with accounting and invoicing tools and payroll, getting organized has never been more affordable.
Get paid faster, gain insights into your businesses financial health, know where your money goes and pay your employees, all with Wave.
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- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Wave - Accounting Software
Reviewed on 20/09/2024
I've used Wave for nearly five years now. It's simple to use, and the cost is pretty low compared...
I've used Wave for nearly five years now. It's simple to use, and the cost is pretty low compared to some of the other options out there. I have had a few technology hiccups from time to time that have created some extra work and had me exploring other options, but each time it was eventually resolved, and I am still with them.
Pros
Wave is pretty easy to use, and if you can't figure it out on your own, the help documents are pretty easy to follow and guide you to the right spot.
Cons
It's invoicing only so it's not as robust as some competitor products that also include documents for proposals and such.
Reasons for Switching to Wave
Wave had the easiest to use interface and the options that were on the "had to have" list at the lowest rate. I really liked HoneyBook and FreshBooks, but their cheapest plans were much more expensive than Wave.- Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
perfect app
Reviewed on 8/12/2024
I used it for more than 5 years and it help me a lot for my daily tasks as invoice customers ,...
I used it for more than 5 years and it help me a lot for my daily tasks as invoice customers , purchase in and accounting accounting tax statement
Pros
it's perefect app it help for accounting management, invoices and tax statement
Cons
for the option pay roll it's not available in Quebec
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QuickBooks OnlineReasons for Switching to Wave
it's easy to use and has all what I need and it help me in manage my work- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Super Easy To Use
Reviewed on 9/01/2025
Pros
Wave is super easy to use and it's free! I can create invoices and track my expenses without any hassle
Cons
Wave is great for basic accounting, but it doesn't have all the features I need. It would be cool if it had project tracking and CRM features
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
Good software for basic use, great for personal accounts.
Reviewed on 14/10/2024
It was great solution for small business in the UK market, however with the introduction of MTD in...
It was great solution for small business in the UK market, however with the introduction of MTD in the UK, Wave has decided to stop developing the product for the UK market within MTD.
Pros
I liked that it was an online free solution for the UK customers.
Cons
The reporting side is very limited, only basic reports are available.
Reasons for Choosing Wave
We needed an online solution for the clients that we would be able to monitor on an ongoing regular basis.Switched From
Microsoft ExcelReasons for Switching to Wave
It was free software that our clients were comfortable to use.- Industry: Media Production
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Useful budgeting tool if integrations work.
Reviewed on 5/02/2025
Positive, but some integration issues. It was useful until our bank connection broke.
Positive, but some integration issues. It was useful until our bank connection broke.
Pros
Helpful cashflow charts and transaction breakdowns
Cons
One of our banks doesn't integrate with Wave, which makes it much less useful.
Wave FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Wave.Q. What type of pricing plans does Wave offer?
Wave offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$16.00/month
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Not Available
Wave offers two main pricing plans: Starter and Plus. The Starter plan is designed for businesses looking to manage their finances effectively. It includes features such as creating unlimited estimates, invoices, bills, and bookkeeping records, as well as the option to accept online payments and invoice on-the-go through the Wave app. On the other hand, the Plus plan builds upon these functionalities by providing more advanced features to streamline financial processes. These features include auto-importing bank transactions, auto-merging and categorizing bank transactions, digitally capturing unlimited receipts, and tracking expenses. Users of the Plus plan also benefit from automated late payment reminders, helping them stay on top of their financial obligations. Additionally, the Plus plan offers the option to accept online payments at a discounted rate, enhancing convenience and cost-efficiency for businesses. Ultimately, while the Starter plan is ideal for basic financial management tasks, the Plus plan caters to businesses seeking a more comprehensive solution with advanced automation features and additional tools to ensure efficient financial operations. Accounting & Invoicing - Free Receipt Management - Free Credit card processing - $0.30 + 2.9% per transaction Bank payment/ACH processing - 1% per transaction ($1 minimum fee) Payroll (tax service states): $35/month base fee + $4/active employee + $4/independent contractor paid Payroll (self service states): $20/month base fee + $4/active employee + $4/independent contractor paid
Q. Who are the typical users of Wave?
Wave has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
Q. What languages does Wave support?
Wave supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does Wave support mobile devices?
Wave supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Wave integrate with?
Wave integrates with the following applications:
Gmail, Google Sheets, Microsoft Outlook, PayPal, Shoeboxed, Zapier
Q. What level of support does Wave offer?
Wave offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat
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